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South Africa 28 Public Universities Rankings 2025

"AD Scientific Index" is the only university/institution ranking system that analyzes the distribution of scientists in an institution according to the  top % 10, %20, %40, %60, % 80, 90% percentiles and total scientists. In addition to the country, continent and world ranking of all institutions (24,497), the "Type of Institution" section provides the ranking of universities separately among All Universities (37), Private Universities (9) and Public Universities (28) is given separately. You can also find the rankings of institutions (30), companies (5) and hospitals (2). AD Scientific Index" is the only source where you can rank and analyze (24,497), institutions based on University Total H Index, University Last 6 Years H Index, University Total i10 Index, University Last 6 Years i10 Index, University Total Citations, and University Last 6 Years Citations criteria — all available with real-time updates. See also: University Subject Rankings, Young University Rankings. Maximize your institution's potential with our 360° Real-Time Institutional Analysis Subscription and Institutional Subcription, offering comprehensive insights and strategic advantages.

* Total H Index Rankings

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181
World Rank
1
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
University of Cape Town
Universiteit van Kaapstad
Cape Town , South Africa - Public 1874

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    260
  • Top 30
    673
  • Top 50
    1,022
  • Top 70
    1,333
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* Total H Index Rankings

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298
World Rank
2
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Stellenbosch University
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch , South Africa - Public 1918

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    168
  • Top 30
    517
  • Top 50
    872
  • Top 70
    1,218
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* Total H Index Rankings

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341
World Rank
3
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
University of the Witwatersrand
Universiteit van die Witwatersrand
Johannesburg , South Africa - Public 1922

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    144
  • Top 30
    444
  • Top 50
    830
  • Top 70
    1,204
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* Total H Index Rankings

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392
World Rank
4
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
University of Pretoria
Universiteit van Pretoria
Pretoria , South Africa - Public 1908

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    128
  • Top 30
    449
  • Top 50
    774
  • Top 70
    1,041
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* Total H Index Rankings

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446
World Rank
5
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
University of Kwazulu Natal
Universiteit van Kwazulu Natal
Durban , South Africa - Public 2004

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    107
  • Top 30
    351
  • Top 50
    674
  • Top 70
    979
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* Total H Index Rankings

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503
World Rank
6
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
University of Johannesburg
Universiteit van Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    92
  • Top 30
    325
  • Top 50
    713
  • Top 70
    1,098
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* Total H Index Rankings

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663
World Rank
7
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
North West University
Noordwes Universiteit
Potchefstroom , South Africa - Public 2004

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    60
  • Top 30
    263
  • Top 50
    521
  • Top 70
    827
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* Total H Index Rankings

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818
World Rank
8
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
University of the Western Cape
Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
Bellville , South Africa - Public 1959

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    40
  • Top 30
    148
  • Top 50
    286
  • Top 70
    396
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* Total H Index Rankings

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927
World Rank
9
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
University of South Africa
Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Pretoria , South Africa - Public 1873

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    33
  • Top 30
    182
  • Top 50
    530
  • Top 70
    959
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* Total H Index Rankings

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945
World Rank
10
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Rhodes University
Rhodes Universiteit
Grahamstown , South Africa - Public 1904

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    32
  • Top 30
    116
  • Top 50
    191
  • Top 70
    275
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,074
World Rank
11
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
University of the Free State
Universiteit van die Vrystaat
Bloemfontein , South Africa - Public 1904

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    24
  • Top 30
    123
  • Top 50
    283
  • Top 70
    421
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,293
World Rank
12
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Tshwane University of Technology
Tshwane Universiteit van Tegnologie
Pretoria , South Africa - Public 2003

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    17
  • Top 30
    76
  • Top 50
    153
  • Top 70
    252
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,360
World Rank
13
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Durban University of Technology
Durban Universiteit van Tegnologie
Durban , South Africa - Public 2002

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    15
  • Top 30
    64
  • Top 50
    142
  • Top 70
    226
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,569
World Rank
14
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie
Cape Town , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    11
  • Top 30
    70
  • Top 50
    142
  • Top 70
    254
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,632
World Rank
15
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
University of Fort Hare
Universiteit van Fort Hare
Alice , South Africa - Public 1916

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    10
  • Top 30
    55
  • Top 50
    141
  • Top 70
    219
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,725
World Rank
16
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
University of Venda
Universiteit van Venda
Thohoyandou , South Africa - Public 1982

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    9
  • Top 30
    45
  • Top 50
    88
  • Top 70
    130
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* Total H Index Rankings

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1,962
World Rank
17
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Nelson Mandela University
Nelson Mandela Universiteit
Port Elizabeth , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    6
  • Top 30
    55
  • Top 50
    114
  • Top 70
    192
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,024
World Rank
18
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
University of Zululand
Universiteit van Zoeloeland
Kwadlangezwa , South Africa - Public 1960

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    6
  • Top 30
    23
  • Top 50
    69
  • Top 70
    112
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,310
World Rank
19
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Walter Sisulu University
Walter Sisulu Universiteit
Mthatha , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    4
  • Top 30
    29
  • Top 50
    81
  • Top 70
    128
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,325
World Rank
20
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Central University of Technology
Sentrale Universiteit van Tegnologie
Bloemfontein , South Africa - Public 1981

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    4
  • Top 30
    19
  • Top 50
    54
  • Top 70
    83
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,448
World Rank
21
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
University of Limpopo
Universiteit van Limpopo
Mankweng , South Africa - Public 2005

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    3
  • Top 30
    38
  • Top 50
    120
  • Top 70
    234
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,500
World Rank
22
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Sefako Makgatho Gesondheidswetenskappe Universiteit
Pretoria , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    3
  • Top 30
    19
  • Top 50
    50
  • Top 70
    87
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* Total H Index Rankings

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2,603
World Rank
23
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
University of Mpumalanga
Universiteit van Mpumalanga
Mbombela , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    3
  • Top 30
    14
  • Top 50
    36
  • Top 70
    57
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3,247
World Rank
24
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Vaal University of Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark , South Africa - Public 1966

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    1
  • Top 30
    18
  • Top 50
    42
  • Top 70
    71
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* Total H Index Rankings

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3,726
World Rank
25
Country Rank
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Sol Plaatje University
Sol Plaatje University
Kimberley , South Africa - Public 2014

Scientist Distribution by Success Percentiles at This Institution:

  • Top 10
    1
  • Top 30
    7
  • Top 50
    25
  • Top 70
    45
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